dockside

[ dok-sahyd ]

noun

1. land or area adjoining a dock:

   We were at the dockside to greet them.

adjective

1. pertaining to or located at or near a dockside:

   dockside warehouses; a dockside fire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dockside¹

First recorded in 1885–90; dock ¹ + side ¹

Example Sentences

Phil Brooks, Oceangate’s former Engineering Director, said the craft wasn’t properly checked after that dive because the company was struggling financially, and instead it was left for months on the dockside in Canada.

From BBC

Mr Head's regular dockside run sees him pass the famous Brunel Buttery café, where he is well-known.

From BBC

However, for a scenic but not too stuffy dining experience, readers also recommend Ray’s Boathouse, an elegant, dockside seafood restaurant with the same gorgeous views of Shilshole Bay and sentimental value for many locals.

From Seattle Times

"Ingy and I were sitting by the window in the coffee shop, and the first thing we saw were the blue dockside reception marquee tents blowing through the air," Mr McCoy added.

From BBC

The men will also have access to the dockside, within a fenced off area, and they will be provided with 24-hour security and healthcare provision.

From BBC